Malian civilian killed following warning shots at a bus by Barkane Force in northern Mali

02 Septembre 2020

Bamako, Mali, September 2 (Infosplusgabon) - A civilian was killed on Tuesday when a passenger bus came under fire from the Barkhane Force, leaving two people injured, the Malian national daily, l'Essor, reported, quoting a statement from the French staff.

Seriously wounded, the victim was transported to Gao, a large city in northern Mali, for treatment from the French Army, but he unfortunately died of his injuries.

According to a statement from the French staff, the incident occurred 50 kilometres from Gao.

France confirms "the death of a Malian civilian and two others wounded by French soldiers of the anti-Jihadist force Barkhane, during an incident involving a bus that refused to slow down despite warnings," the statement said.

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